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wco81 W Just picked up a 2019 sDrive. During the test drive, they showed the parking brakes, emphasizing putting them on. I never used it on my previous car, which didn't have an electronic parking brake switch. So the BMW Genius said I could set it on Auto H, which will automatically put it on when I put it on P and automatically take off the parking brake when I hit the accelerator. I've turned it on but at intersections, there seems to be a delay as I put on the gas pedal? Maybe as it switches from auto park mode to drive? What are other folks doing, setting Auto H and forgetting it or not using it at all? #1 · Sep 9, 2018 Just picked up a 2019 sDrive. During the test drive, they showed the parking brakes, emphasizing putting them on. I never used it on my previous car, which didn't have an electronic parking brake switch. So the BMW Genius said I could set it on Auto H, which will automatically put it on when I put it on P and automatically take off the parking brake when I hit the accelerator. I've turned it on but at intersections, there seems to be a delay as I put on the gas pedal? Maybe as it switches from auto park mode to drive? What are other folks doing, setting Auto H and forgetting it or not using it at all? Sort by Oldest first Oldest first Newest first Most reactions #2 · Sep 9, 2018 Auto H just applies the brakes at a normal stop not the parking brake unless you open your door. A quick tap of the gas like normal and you're good. I love Auto H and hate driving loaners without it because your leg can rest and it gives you piece of mind while at a light. TL, DR: Auto H applies the brakes at normal lights once you come to a complete stop (does not use the parking brake in this situation) If you open the door, shut the car off etc, it engages the parking brake #3 · Sep 9, 2018 Just leave it on. However I’m sure some “purist” will say otherwise. Sent from my iPhone 7+ using Tapatalk #4 · Sep 9, 2018 I keep it off. Might be useful on steep slopes though. #5 · Sep 9, 2018 I only use it when sitting in a long line or a drive through. Otherwise it's not really something I benefit from. #6 · Sep 10, 2018 I tried using it a few times. I rather have the vehicle creep forward after lifting my foot off the brake pedal. With Auto Hold, as it's designed, you always have to apply some throttle to get it to move, so I don't like it. #7 · Sep 10, 2018 It's not for everyone, but I really like using the feature. 0 Reply #8 · Sep 10, 2018 I only use it in drive thru lines or stop and go traffic, I have never been told to use it as a replacement for the parking brake. #9 · Sep 10, 2018 It's not a parking brake replacement as I mentioned. When you turn off the car the parking break engages when Auto H is on automatically. Auto H only engages the regular brakes while you're driving and come to a complete stop. The parking brake is different and doesn't need an explanation as to how that works. Show more replies 0 Reply #12 · Sep 10, 2018 The only time I use it is if I feel itchy and want to get away from the light. In general I do not use brake on hold. #16 · Sep 11, 2018 Yep it's great to get off the line quickly 0 Reply #13 · Sep 10, 2018 Well I told him I normally didn't use the parking brake, rarely parking on a grade. So he told me I don't have to use the parking brake but the Auto H will also set it and release it for me. #15 · Sep 10, 2018 I use it all the time when stopped at a light. Whenever I'm in stop and go traffic I'll probably disable it, for parking etc. obviously it's also disabled. #17 · Sep 11, 2018 Should auto disengage in reverse Definitely on. Very useful and convenient to let your foot off the brake pedal when at standstill. My only gripe is it should disengage when in reverse to take advantage of car drift/creep while maneuvering to park in tight spots. You would think a car this technologically advanced is "smart" enough to disengage in reverse and re-engage when back in drive. #18 · Sep 12, 2018 I don't use it all of the time. I does feel unnatural, but I do like to use it in stop and go situations, when I might not be paying enough attention to the vehicle in front of me. #19 · Sep 12, 2018 As others have said it's not for everyone but I love it. I do turn it off if needing to park in a tight spot etc as often you do need the car to roll forward. Agree with others this is not the parking brake. I would also add that as far as I am aware the parking brake is automatically applied when you put the car in Park and turn off the ignition, I have never manually applied it. #20 · Sep 12, 2018 I would also like BMW to make this feature selectable for on/off/ or whatever the last selection was. So that you didn't have to turn it on everytime you get into the car. Perhaps in newer cars they have done this, but it's not something I can code into my 2014 GT as far as I am aware. #21 · Sep 13, 2018 It's one of the features that helped sell me on the X3. I have it on my Tesla and love it. So, when we were test driving cars and found out the X3 had it, it was a major check mark for the BMW. My wife could care less and turns it off in both cars. Her killer feature was the ambient lighting. Especially as purple is an option. It's the little things, but it helps make you fall in love with a car. Insert Quotes Post Reply

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